Family Support Worker, Inala

60.8hrs per fortnight
- Starting paypoint SCHDI SAC 3.1 from $34.03 per hour pending qualification
- NFP Salary packaging options + 10.5% super

Anglicare Southern Queensland connects with people at every stage of their life journey responding with compassion and humility, recognising the uniqueness of all individuals and advocating for the most vulnerable in our community. We’ve been proudly empowering generations of Queenslanders by providing care, compassion and hope for over 150 years. Anglicare Southern Queensland’s success is underpinned by the skills of 2,000 dedicated and experienced staff, and almost 250 generous volunteers, who collectively support Queenslanders across 4 major service streams: Community Care, Residential Aged Care, Children and Families, and Mental Health and Wellbeing.

**About the role**

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate
**Family Support Worker** to join our team working across
**Inala with travel required to Lowood, Acacia Ridge and Laidley**,
**working 60.8hrs per fortnight.**

The Children & Parenting program provides short term, early intervention outreach case management to families in need of support. The service works with families to identify goals and to develop a plan to work towards these goals. In addition, the service provides group work for parents/caregivers/ supporting family members, children and youth to help them build their wellbeing, resilience, knowledge and skills. This is a highly rewarding role where you will have a direct impact on people’s lives.

If you have a background in either case management, mental health support, counselling, facilitating group sessions - particularly with children, young people and families which promote mental health and wellbeing, then we want to hear from you

**About you**

To help us to continue to provide the highest quality services to those in our communities, we are looking for someone with:

- Previous experience in case management and delivering therapeutic support to parents, children and families
- Background in development and delivery of group work programs for parents, families, children and young people
- Demonstrated ability to work in a child-focused and whole of family framework
- Able to work within established processes and positively engage with clients in a supportive role
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to consult, advise and liaise effectively with a diverse range of people including Cultural and Linguistically Diverse and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Organisational and time management skills, able to meet conflicting priorities and deadlines
- Capacity to work independently, use initiative and also be an effective team member

**Essential Requirements**
- A current National Police Check
- A current Blue Card Queensland (working with children check)
- A current QLD Drivers Licence and own reliable Vehicle
- Current COVID-19 Vaccination certificate
- Diploma in Youth Support, Family Intervention, Mental Health or similar field
- Ability and willingness to work outside of regular hours and travel within the service region.

**What We Offer**

We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program and are recognized as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:

- The opportunity to make meaningful change through your work
- Salary Packaging, package up to $15,900 per year tax free
- In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
- Significant and ongoing learning, to create genuine career growth and development plans
- An employee benefits program that includes awesome retail discounts.

**Application Process**

Please upload a copy of your current resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed and assessed as they are received.

**Alecia Williamson on 07 3028 4600**
- Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position._